Guidance Department Applying to University Mr. Weatherdon Fall of 2014

Topics What is OUAC Important Dates Fees How do I apply – video Tips

OUAC – What is it? Ontario University Application Centre Located in Guelph, Ontario It is a central bureau  Key function is the processing of applications for admission to Ontario Universities.

Important Dates January 15, 2015 – Deadline to apply May 28, 2015 – Latest date by which you can expect a response from an Ontario University June 1, 2015 – Earliest date universities may require a response and a financial commitment from you

Fees: Base Application Fee is $140 (this gets you 3 university / program choices) Additional Choice Fee is $47 per university / program (no more than 3 at any 1 university) All fees are Non – Refundable Applications will not be forwarded to the universities until full payment has been received by OUAC

Method of Payment Credit Card  MasterCard  Visa  American Express Online banking Cheque or Money Order All payments must be in Canadian Funds

How to Apply Apply using the 101 Application – do not apply as a 105 You must have 6 grade 12 U or M level courses You need your school number, student number, and your PIN / Password  You get this from me today! Apply using your legal name Video – 9 minutes

Tips – Page 1 Do your research ( - video – 6 minutes Apply before Christmas Create a file folder for all of your correspondences with OUAC and the universities that you apply to Use an appropriate and valid address (check it often)

Tips – Page 2 Remember your OUAC reference number – print it off and keep it in your folder (this gets ed to you once you submit and pay for your application) You can make changes to your application – up to Feb. 3 rd – watch the video “Review & Change Your Online Application” under tutorials on the OUAC website If you need help – make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor

Tips – Page 3 Visit the universities – book a campus tour, attend the open houses (check the universities websites). Make sure you complete any supplementary forms that a university sends you – be aware of the deadline dates Log in and check your Academic Information on the OUAC site (Feb 14 and April 25) – make sure it is accurate!

Tips – Page 4 Applying to the Royal Military College of Canada?  They are not apart of OUAC.  Check out their website for an application. Applying out of province? Apply directly to the University Apply directly to the University A few out province Universities can get your grades from OUAC, if you applied to an Ontario University. A few out province Universities can get your grades from OUAC, if you applied to an Ontario University. Includes: Bishop’s, UBC, Calgary, Concordia, Dalhousie, McGill, New Brunswick, Saint Mary’s, Simon Fraser, and U of Victoria Includes: Bishop’s, UBC, Calgary, Concordia, Dalhousie, McGill, New Brunswick, Saint Mary’s, Simon Fraser, and U of Victoria

Guidance Department Thank-you for listening! Good Luck!